Dukane Imagepro 8946 Liquid Crystal Projector Users Manual

							
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Battery Installation
1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off.2. Remove both old batteries and install new ones (AA). Ensure thatyou have the batteries polarity (+/-) aligned correctly.
3. Slip the cover back over the batteries until it snaps into place. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries.
Note on Remote Control Operation:
If you press and hold the SELECT  
 b utton while installing new
batteries, the remote control may fail to work properly.
Should this happen, remove the batteries and then install them again
without touching the SELECT button.
Remote Control Precautions
• Handle the remote control carefully.
• If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
•A void excessive heat and humidity.
• If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the
batteries.
• Do not place the batteries upside down.
• Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of
batteries together
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control
7m/22 feet 7m/22 feet
Remote control
Remote sensor on the
projector cabinet
• The infrared signal operates by line-of-sight up to a distance of about
22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of the remote sensor on the
projector cabinet.
• The projector will not respond if there are objects between the re-
mote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor.
Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly
operating the projector.
Using the Remote Control in Wired Operation
Connect one end of the supplied remote cable to the REMOTE mini
jack and the other end to the remote jack on the remote control.
Remote sensor on the projector cabinet
REMOTE
ASPECT
OFF
VIDEO
AUTO ADJ.RGB VIEWER
LASERON
3D REFORMHELPPOINTER
VOLUME MAGNIFY
ZOOM PIC-MUTESLIDEFOLDER
SLIDELIST
POWER
FREEZEFOCUS 
						

							
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources.
To the wall outlet.
Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
Selecting a Location
The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately  25 (0.64 m)
measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 39.4 inches (1.0 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 5 00 (12.7 m) when
the projector is about 614.2 inches (15.6 m) from the wall or screen. Use the drawing below as a guide. Y
our projector is simple to set up and use.
But before you get started, you must first:
z
Set up a screen and the projector.
xConnect your computer or video equip- ment to the projector. See pageE-14 – 17.
cConnect the supplied power cable. Seepage E-17.
NOTE:  Ensure that the power cable and any
other cables are disconnected before moving the projector. When moving the projector orwhen it is not in use, cover the lens with the
lens cap.
300
240
406.4(W)X304.8(H)/160(W)X120(H)
365.8(W)X274.3(H)/144(W)X108(H)
304.8(W)X228.6(H)/120(W)X90(H)
243.8(W)X182.9(H)/96(W)X72(H)
203.2(W)X152.4(H)/80(W)X60(H)
162.6(W)X121.9(H)/64(W)X48(H)
121.9(W)X91.4(H)/48(W)X36(H)
81.3(W)X61.0(H)/32(W)X24(H)
61.0(W)X45.7(H)/24(W)X18(H)
TELE: 50.8(W)X38.1(H)/20(W)X15(H)
Lens center
Screen Size
1.42.1
2.8 3.5
4.3
5.3 6.4
8.51.11.0
200
180
150
120
100
80
60
40
3025
609.6(W)X457.2(H)/240(W)X180(H)Screen size (Unit: cm/inch)
487.7(W)X365.8(H)/192(W)X144(H)
7.1
Distance (Unit: m)
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NOTE: Distances may vary +/-5%.
Reflecting the Image
Using a mirror to reflect your projectors image enables you to enjoy a
much larger image. Contact your Dukane dealer if you need a mirror. If
y oure using a mirror and your image is inverted, use the MENU and
SELECT buttons on your projector cabinet or  
 b uttons on your re-
mote control to correct the orientation. (See page E-46.)
W
ARNING
* Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a quali-
fied technician. Contact your Dukane dealer for more information.
* Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.
•T o avoid premature lamp failure, do not tilt the front of the projector
up or down by more than 75° from level. Tilting the front of the projec-
tor up or down from 15° to 75° might reduce lamp life by up to 25%.
• Only use your projector on a solid, level surface. If the projector falls
to the ground, you can be injured and the projector severely dam-
aged.
• Do not use the projector where temperatures vary greatly. The pro-
jector must be used at temperatures between 32˚F (0˚C) and 95˚F
(35˚C).
• Do not expose the projector to moisture, dust, or smoke. This will
harm the screen image.
• Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your projector so
heat can dissipate. Do not cover the vents on the side or the front of
the projector.
Distance Chart
B = Ver tical distance between lens center and screen center
C = Throw distance
α
 = Throw angle
Lens Center
Throw Angle ( 
)
Throw Distance (C)
Screen center
Screen Diagonal
Screen Width
Screen Height Screen Bottom
(B)
Throw Distance and Screen Size
The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen. Refer to the table to determine the position of  installation.
α
W ide – Tele
inch 15
18
24
36
40
43
48
50
54
60
72
90
108
120
126
144
157
162
180
210
240
270
300
Screen Size B C
Wide – TeleDiagonal Width Heightinch
––– - 39.6
35.1 - 47.8
47.4 - 64.4
72.1 - 97.6
80.7 - 109.2
86.9 - 117.5
96.8 - 130.8
101.7 - 137.4
109.1 - 147.4
121.4 - 164.0
146.1 - 197.2
183.1 - 246.9
220.1 - 296.7
244.8 - 329.9
257.1 - 346.5
294.1 - 396.3
320.0 - 431.1
331.1 - 446.0
368.1 - 495.8
429.8 - 578.7
491.5 - –––
553.2 - –––
614.8 - ––– degree
––– - 10.7
14.4 - 10.7
14.2 - 10.5
14.0 - 10.4
14.0 - 10.4
14.0 - 10.4
13.9 - 10.4
13.9 - 10.4
13.9 - 10.4
13.9 - 10.4
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.7 - 10.3
13.7 - 10.3
13.7 - 10.3
13.7 - 10.3
13.7 - –––
13.7 - –––
13.7 - –––
inch
8.0
9.0
12.0
18.0
20.0
22.0
24.0
25.0
27.0
30.0
36.0
45.0
54.0
60.0
63.0
72.0
78.0
81.0
90.0
105.0
120.0
135.0
150.0
α
W ide – Tele
mm 381
457
610
914
1021
1097
1219
1280
1372
1524
1829
2286
2743
3048
3200
3658
3978
4115
4572
5334
6096
6858
7620
Screen Size B C
Wide – Tele
Diagonal Width Heightmm
––– - 1005
891 - 1215
1204 - 1636
1831 - 2479
2050 - 2774
2207 - 2985
2458 - 3322
2583 - 3490
2771 - 3743
3084 - 4165
3711 - 5007
4651 - 6272
5591 - 7536
6217 - 8379
6531 - 8800
7471 - 10064
8129 - 10949
8410 - 11328
9350 - 12593
10917 - 14700
12484 - –––
14050 - –––
15617 - ––– degree
––– - 10.7
14.4 - 10.7
14.2 - 10.5
14.0 - 10.4
14.0 - 10.4
14.0 - 10.4
13.9 - 10.4
13.9 - 10.4
13.9 - 10.4
13.9 - 10.4
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.8 - 10.3
13.7 - 10.3
13.7 - 10.3
13.7 - 10.3
13.7 - 10.3
13.7 - –––
13.7 - –––
13.7 - –––
mm
191
229
305
457
511
549
610
640
686
762
914
1143
1372
1524
1600
1829
1989
2057
2286
2667
3048
3429
3810
mm
635
762
1016
1524
1702
1829
2032
2134
2286
2540
3048
3810
4572
5080
5334
6096
6629
6858
7620
8890
10160
11430
12700 mm
508
610
813
1219
1361
1463
1626
1707
1829
2032
2438
3048
3658
4064
4267
4877
5304
5486
6096
7112
8128
9144
10160
inch
25
30
40
60
67
72
80
84
90
100
120
150
180
200
210
240
261
270
300
350
400
450
500 inch
20
24
32
48
54
58
64
67
72
80
96
120
144
160
168
192
209
216
240
280
320
360
400 
						

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Making Connections
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projector \
and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the  notebook PC. In most
cases signal cannot be output fr om RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after connecting with \
the pr ojector.
* If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be th\
e result of the computers screen-saver or power manage ment software.
* If you accidentally hit the POWER button on the remote control, wait 9\
0 seconds and then press the POWER button again to resu me.
When Viewing a DVI Digital Signal:
To  project a DVI digital signal, be sure to connect the PC and the projector using a D\
VI-D signal cable (not supplied) before turning on your PC or
projector. Turn on the projector first and select DVI (DIGITAL) from the source menu before turning on your PC.
F ailure to do so may not activate the digital output of the graphics card resulting in no picture being displayed. Should this happen, restart your PC.
Do not disconnect the DVI-D signal cable while the projector is running. If the signal cable has been disconnected and then re-connected, an image
may not be correctly displayed. Should this happen, restart your PC.
NOTE: • Use the DVI-D cable compliant with DDWG (Digital Display W orking Group) DVI (Digital Visual Interface) revision 1.0 standard. The DVI-D cable should be within
5 m (196) long.
• The DVI (DIGIT AL) connector accepts VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), 1152x864, XGA \
(1024x768) and SXGA (1280x1024 @ up to 60Hz).
PHONE
PHONE
DVI IN
RGB 2 IN
RGB 1 IN
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer
Audio cab le (not supplied)
IBM  VGA or Compatib les (Notebook type)
or Macintosh (Notebook type) IBM PC or Compatib
les (Desktop type)
or Macintosh (Desktop type)
RGB signal cab
le (supplied)
To  mini D-Sub 15-pin connec-
tor on the projector . It is recom-
mended that y ou use a com-
mercially a vailab le distr ibution
amplifier if connecting a signal cab le longer than the supplied
one .
NOTE:  For older Macintosh,
use a commer cially available
pin adapter (not supplied) to connect to your Macs video
port.
Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your projector will en-
able you to project your computers screen image for an impressive pre-
sentation.
To  connect to a PC or Macintosh, simply:
1. Tur n off the po wer to your projector and computer .
2. Use the supplied signal cab le to connect your PC or Macintosh to the
projector .
3. Tur n on the projector and the computer .
4. If the projector goes b lank after a period of inactivity, it may be caused
by  a screen sa ver installed on the computer y ouve connected to the
projector .
Connecting to RGB 2 IN connectors
Use a BNC 
5 cable to connect your PC and the RGB 2 IN connectors
on your projector.
Connecting Your PC with a DVI Connector
Use a DVI-D signal cable (not supplied) to connect a DVI connector of
y our PC to the projector.
NOTE:  The 8805/89 46 is not compatible with video decoded outputs ofDukan e 8 80 5/89 46
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To connect SCART output (RGB)
Before connections: An exclusive SCART adapter (ADP-SC1) and a
commercially available SCART cable are required for this connection.
NOTE:
• Audio signal is not available for this connection.
• The RGB IN 2 connector does not suppor t Plug & Play.
RGB 1 IN
Video equipment
such as D VD player Projector
ADP-SC1Commercially a
vailab le
SCAR T cable F
emale
1. Tur n off the po wer to the projector and y our video equipment.
2. Use the   ADP-SC1 SCAR T adapter and a commercially a vail-
ab le SCAR T cable to connect the RGB 1 input of y our projector and
a SCAR T output (RGB) of y our video equipment.
3. Tur n on the po wer to the projector and y our video equipment.
4. Use the RGB 1 b utton on the remote control to select the RGB 1
input.
5. Press the MENU b utton on the remote control to displa y the menu.
6. From the Adv anced menu, select [Projector Options] 
→ [Setup] →[P age 3] → [Signal Select RGB1] → [Scar t].
SCAR T is a standard European audio-visual connector f or TVs , VCRs
and D VD pla yers . It is also ref erred to as Euro-connector .
NOTE: The ADP-SC1 SCA RT adapter is obtainable f rom  DukaneContact your  Dukane . 
To  RGB IN 1
Connecting an External Monitor
You can connect a separate, external monitor to your projector to simul-
taneously view on a monitor the RGB analog image youre projecting.
To   do so:
1.Tur n off the po wer to your projector , monitor and computer .
2. Use a 15-pin cab le to connect your monitor to the RGB OUT (Mini D-
Sub 15 pin) connector on y our projector.
3. Tur n on the projector , monitor and the computer .
NOTE:
• The RGB OUT connector outputs RGB signal during idle mode (See page E-
47 ). When the projector goes into idle mode, the image on an external mon\
i-
tor disappears for a moment. Note that the RGB OUT connector will not ou\
t- put RGB signal during Standby mode.
• When the projector is in the Idle mode, the image may not be correctly d\
is-
played while the cooling fans are running immediately after turning on o\
r offthe power . Note that the RGB OUT connector will not output RGB signal dur -
ing Standby mode.
• Daisy chain connection is not possible.
RGB OUT
LINE IN
PHONE 
						

							
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AUDIO OUTL
AUDIO INLRRComponentYCbCr
RGB 1 IN
RGB 2 IN
Connecting Your DVD PlayerDVD player
You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component output
or Video output. To do so, simply:
1. Turn off the power to your projector and DVD player.
2. If your DVD player has the component video (Y,Cb,Cr) output, use a commercially available component video cable (RCAX3) and the op-tional 15-pin-to-RCA (female)

3 cable to connect your DVD player
to the RGB IN1 or IN2 connector on the projector.
Component video RCA

3 cable
(not supplied)
F or a DVD player without component video (Y,Cb,Cr) output, use com-
mon RCA cables (not provided) to connect a composite VIDEO out- put of the DVD player to the Video Input of the projector.
3. Turn on the projector and DVD player.
NOTE:  Refer to your DVD players owners manual for more information aboutyour DVD players video output requirements,
Optional 15-pin-to-RCA
(female)

3 cable (ADP-CV1)
Audio cable
(not supplied) A
udio Equipment
RCA(female)-to-BNC(male)
adapter (not supplied) 
						

							
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S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUTLR
AUDIO INLR
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO OUT
VCR/ Laser disc player
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player
Audio equipment
S-video cable (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR, laser
disc player or document camera to your projector.
To  make these connections, simply:
1. Turn off the power to the projector and VCR, laser disc player or
document camera.
2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player, connect the other end tothe Video input on your projector. Use an audio cable (not supplied)to connect the audio from your VCR or laser disc player to your audioequipment (if your VCR or laser disc player has this capability). Becareful to keep your right and left channel connections correct forstereo sound.
3. Turn on the projector and the VCR or laser disc player.
NOTE:  Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owners manual for more informa-tion about your equipments video output requirements.
NOTE: An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video or S-Video sourceis played back in fast-forward or fast-rewind via a scan converter.
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable
Connect the supplied power cable to the projector.
First connect the supplied power cables three-pin plug to
the AC IN of the projector, and then connect the other
plug of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet.
AC INRG B2 INRG B  O U
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A
UDIO
A UDIOD
VI INU SB(M OUSE/H U
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EM OTEAUDIO
A UDIO G
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B/C b H V
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S-
V ID E
O  INVID E
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A
UDIO
A UDIO
A UDIOL/MONORL/MONOR A
UDIO  OU
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PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION)
This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a
picture onto the screen.
Turning on the Projector
NOTE:
• When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cable, make sure that \
the
main power switch is pushed to the off[O] position. Failure to do so may\
 causedamage to the projector.
• The projector has two power switches: main power switch and POWER button\
(POWER ON and OFF on the remote control)
• The projector has a feature to prevent itself from being used by unautho\
rized
individuals. To use this feature, register your PC card as a protect key. See
Security in Projector Options on page E-53 for more details.
To  turn on the main power to the projector, press the Main Power switch
to the ON position ( I ).
Before you turn on your projector, ensure that the computer or video
source is turned on and that your lens cap is removed.
Only after you press the ON/STAND BY button on the projector cabinet
or POWER ON button on the remote control for a minimum of 2 sec-
onds will the power indicator turn to green and the projector become
ready to use.
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startup screen. This
screen gives you the opportunity to select one of the seven menu lan-
guages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish and Japa-
nese.
To  select a menu language, follow these steps:
1. Use the SELECT 
 or  b utton to select one of the seven languages
f or the menu.
MENU
ENTERCANCEL
SELECT
MENU
ENTERCANCEL
SELECT
2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.
3. The Basic menu will be displayed in the language you have selected.
To close the menu, press the CANCEL button.
After this has been done, you can proceed to the advanced menu op-
eration.
If you want, you can select the menu language later. See Language
on page E-45.
NOTE:  To turn the projector on by plugging in the power cable, first turn on the
Main Power switch to ON and use the menu and enable the Auto Start fea\
ture. (See page E-47.) Immediately after turning on the projector, screen flicker may
occur. This is not a fault. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the lamp lighting is stabilized.
When the Lamp mode is set to Eco, the Lamp indicator will light green.
If one of the following things happens, the projector will not turn on.
* If the internal temperature of the projector is too high, the projector
detects abnormal high temperature. In this condition the projector
will not turn on to protect the internal system. If this happens, wait for
the projectors internal components to cool down.
* When the lamp reaches its end of usable life, the projector will not
turn on. If this happens, replace the lamp.
* If the lamp fails to light, and if the STATUS indicator flashes on and
off in a cycle of six times, wait a full minute and then turn on the
power.
MENU
ENTERCANCEL
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Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
Using the Remote Control
ASPECT
OFF
VIDEO
AUTO ADJ.RGB VIEWER
LASERON
3D R
EFORMHELPPOINTER
VOLUME MAGNIFY
ZOOM PIC-MUTESLIDE
FOLDER
SLIDE
LIST
POWER
FREEZE
FOCUS
Press any one of the RGB, VIDEO orVIEWER buttons.
Source List
NOTE:  If no input signal is available, the projector will display a blue backg\
round(factory preset).
Selecting from Source List
Press and quickly release the SOURCE button on the projector cabinet
to display the Source list. Each time the SOURCE button is pressed, the
input source will change as follows: RGB1, RGB2 (computer or DVD
with component output), Video (VCR, document camera, or laser disc
player), S-Video, DVI (Digital), Viewer (slides on a PC card), or LAN
(wired or wireless signal aired from a PC).
To display the selected source, press the ENTER button.
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press and hold the SOURCE button for a minimum of 1 second, the
projector will search for the next available input source. Each time you
press and hold the SOURCE button, the input source will change as
f ollows:
→  RGB1  → RGB2  → Video  → S-Video  → DVI (Digital) → Viewer  
If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped. When the input
source you wish to project is displayed, release the button.
Press the ENTER button.
Adjusting the Picture Size and PositionPlace your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector
is square to the screen.
Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically.
Move the projector left to center the image horizontally on the screen.
* If the projected image does not appear square to the screen then
use the 3D Reform feature for proper adjustment. See page E-20.
Adjust the Tilt Foot
1. Lift the front edge of the projector.
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever Adjustable Tilt Foot
2. Push up the Adjustable Tilt Foot Levers on the right and left sides of the projector to extend the adjustable tilt feet (maximum height).
3. Push down the Adjustable Tilt Foot Levers.
4. Lower the front of the projector to the desired height (max. 44.5mm/1.8”) and release the Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever to lock the Adjustabletilt foot. There is approximately 10 degrees of up and down adjust-ment for the front of the projector.
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever
W ARNING:  To av oid premature lamp failure, do not tilt the front of the
projector up or down by more than 15° from level. 
						

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Focus
Use the FOCUS Button (+/-) to obtain the best focus.
Correcting the Horizontal and Vertical Key-
stone Distortion (3D Reform)
Use the 3D Reform feature to correct keystone (trapezoidal) distortion
to make the top or bottom and the left or right side of the screen longer
or shorter so that the projected image is rectangular.
In the following description, 3D Reform (Cornerstone) correction can be
done with the USB mouse or remote control, cabinet buttons.
Using Auto Focus
Press and hold the AUTO ADJUST button on the cabinet or AUTO ADJ
b utton on the remote control for a minimum of 2 seconds. The focus
pattern will be displayed for a moment and then the best focus will be
automatically obtained.
NOTE:  The Auto Functions have two options: Focus and W all Color Correction.
When the AUTO ADJUST or AUTO ADJ button is pressed and held for a mini- mum of 2 seconds, either item can be executed. Y ou can decide in advance
which item will be enabled at the time of execution. Fr om the Advanced menu, select [Projector Options] 
→ [Auto Functions]. Y oucan turn on or off Focus and W all Color Correction. See page E-49.
NOTE: Just pressing quickly the AUTO ADJUST button on the cabinet or AUTO
ADJ button on the remote control will enable the Auto Adjust feature ins\
tead of
the Auto Focus feature.
NOTE: Geometric Cor rection T ool
If you use a special shaped screen such as a cylindrical or spherical sc\
reen, a downloadable pr ogram, Geometric Cor rection T ool is available.
This pr ogram (Geometric Cor rection T ool) enables the geometrical distor tion
correction of an image when projected onto a special shaped screen with \
an  Du kane p rojecto r. Additionall y, this program allows cont rol of the projector via a 
co mpute r.
For additional information visit: US : http://ww w.du kcorp.co m/av
CAUTION:
Do not use the tilt-foot for purposes other than originally intended.
Misuses such as gripping the tilt-foot or hanging on the wall can
cause damage to the projector.
Zoom
Use the ZOOM Button (+/-) to fine adjust the image size on the screen
You can use ZOOM +/- button to enlarge or reduce an image size within
a range of +/-15%.
Screen
Projected image
(The dra wing sho ws the upper r ight corner.)
3. Press the 3D REFORM b utton on the remote control.
The CORNERST ONE adjustment screen is displa yed.
NOTE:  Press the 3D REFORM button to toggle between Cornerstone and Key-stone.
When using the remote control or cabinet buttons:
1.Project an image so that the screen is smaller than the area of the
r aster .
2. Pic k up an y one of the cor ners and align the cor ner of the screen
with the one of the image .
Screen
4.
Use the SELECT 

 b utton to select one icon which points in
the direction y ou wish to move the projected image fr ame.
5. Press the ENTER b utton.
6. Use the SELECT 

 b utton to mo ve the projected image fr ame
as sho wn on the e xample.